National Banana Day
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Comment from Faith Williams
Are you going to look up all the food days for us? There's probably quite a few of them. I usually freeze my bananas for my smoothies. Can't say I've ever used Gatorade before in them as my go to is almond milk. I also have a yummy recipe for a breakfast banana split (no ice cream involved). But I do hope bananas are around for a long while. I know there has been a major issue with a fungus which they can't seem to get under control. Thanks for sharing. Now I'm hungry for bananas.
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2023
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Are you going to look up all the food days for us? There's probably quite a few of them. I usually freeze my bananas for my smoothies. Can't say I've ever used Gatorade before in them as my go to is almond milk. I also have a yummy recipe for a breakfast banana split (no ice cream involved). But I do hope bananas are around for a long while. I know there has been a major issue with a fungus which they can't seem to get under control. Thanks for sharing. Now I'm hungry for bananas.
Comment Written 22-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2023
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I enjoy writing about food. I no thank you for reading.
John
Comment from Ulla
This is of course very interesting to me and of a personal interest as well. I have just finished writing a historical novel in two volumes about my great-grandfather, Lorenzo Dow Baker from Cape Cod, who single handedly introduced the banana to Massachusetts in the beginning of 1870.
He eventually built up a huge fleet and business. A third book may be on the cards. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2023
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This is of course very interesting to me and of a personal interest as well. I have just finished writing a historical novel in two volumes about my great-grandfather, Lorenzo Dow Baker from Cape Cod, who single handedly introduced the banana to Massachusetts in the beginning of 1870.
He eventually built up a huge fleet and business. A third book may be on the cards. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 22-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2023
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Wow. That sounds interesting.
Thank you Ulla for sharing.
John
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
You write a very entertaining and interesting article about bananas but you haven't convinced me to eat the peel. You cover all the information about this fruit and make it fun to read.
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2023
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You write a very entertaining and interesting article about bananas but you haven't convinced me to eat the peel. You cover all the information about this fruit and make it fun to read.
Comment Written 21-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2023
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Oh I wasn?t trying to convince anyone on eating the peel. I don?t!
Thank you for reading.
John
Comment from Evelyn Hopkins
I love your writing!! and the story it creates It's very pretty and draws attention in to the audience. Good luck and I hope you have a good day!! :))
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
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I love your writing!! and the story it creates It's very pretty and draws attention in to the audience. Good luck and I hope you have a good day!! :))
Comment Written 21-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
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Thank you, Evelyn for reading my post. Also, welcome to FanStory.
John
Comment from estory
I've been selling bananas for 43 years and never would have guessed they originated in India, but I guess in retrospect it sounds quite plausible. I would have guessed South America or Africa. Either way, they are good for you and who would turn down a banana split on a 90 degree afternoon? estory
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
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I've been selling bananas for 43 years and never would have guessed they originated in India, but I guess in retrospect it sounds quite plausible. I would have guessed South America or Africa. Either way, they are good for you and who would turn down a banana split on a 90 degree afternoon? estory
Comment Written 21-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
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43 years? Do you own a market?
Thanks for reading and sharing.
John
Comment from mermaids
I thoroughly enjoyed your article on the beloved banana. I am a banana fanatic and eat a banana every day. My husband use to make banana cream pie and I love banana pancakes. I was unaware that the peel can be consumed, how interesting. Great writing on one of my favorite subjects. I use to give my guinea pigs banana-yogurt treats that they would go wild for but the treats are not made anymore.
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
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I thoroughly enjoyed your article on the beloved banana. I am a banana fanatic and eat a banana every day. My husband use to make banana cream pie and I love banana pancakes. I was unaware that the peel can be consumed, how interesting. Great writing on one of my favorite subjects. I use to give my guinea pigs banana-yogurt treats that they would go wild for but the treats are not made anymore.
Comment Written 21-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
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Wow. Thank you Mermaid for the great review and those six shiny bananas!
I appreciate it very much.
John
Comment from Jumbo J
Hi John,
yes, thank you for this homage to the most versatile fruit on earth.
I myself could not imagine a day without one somewhere in my day. My usual is my breakfast protein smoothie... the humble banana is the base, followed up with five different spices, a concoction of green superfood powders, paw-paw, or papaya and kiwi fruit, yogurt, wheat germ, Lsa, slippery elm powder, psyllium powder and coconut water.
This has been my staple breakfast diet for over ten years... everyday. Couldn't live without it, if you know what I mean?
But how could one go past the banana, peanut butter and honey sandwich? Hmmmmmmmm(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((
Thank you once again John, enjoyed the extra history, added menus and tasty treats. My preference for the peels is to go directly into my compost... it improves the soil like no other and is a beneficial feed for stags and elkhorns growing at home, that's if the possums don't find them first.
Great little essay John, enjoyed the read and yes, very A-peeling.
With our thoughts we create...
the gathering of knowledge.
Kind regards,
James.
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
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Hi John,
yes, thank you for this homage to the most versatile fruit on earth.
I myself could not imagine a day without one somewhere in my day. My usual is my breakfast protein smoothie... the humble banana is the base, followed up with five different spices, a concoction of green superfood powders, paw-paw, or papaya and kiwi fruit, yogurt, wheat germ, Lsa, slippery elm powder, psyllium powder and coconut water.
This has been my staple breakfast diet for over ten years... everyday. Couldn't live without it, if you know what I mean?
But how could one go past the banana, peanut butter and honey sandwich? Hmmmmmmmm(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((
Thank you once again John, enjoyed the extra history, added menus and tasty treats. My preference for the peels is to go directly into my compost... it improves the soil like no other and is a beneficial feed for stags and elkhorns growing at home, that's if the possums don't find them first.
Great little essay John, enjoyed the read and yes, very A-peeling.
With our thoughts we create...
the gathering of knowledge.
Kind regards,
James.
Comment Written 20-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
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Thank you, James! I appreciate your taking the time to read, review and share your take on the banana! I eat one daily, usually on my way to work (no peel, though).
Have a great weekend!
Cheers,
John
Comment from royowen
What's the saying? Don't give up your say job, you might starve. Well done, I eat a Benana everyday, (but not the peel) usually nuts with three large mugs of tea, little lunch, and a main meal at night, judt loved this post, well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2023
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What's the saying? Don't give up your say job, you might starve. Well done, I eat a Benana everyday, (but not the peel) usually nuts with three large mugs of tea, little lunch, and a main meal at night, judt loved this post, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 20-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2023
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Thank you Roy. I?m not into the peel either.
Great review.
John
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Good writing
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Cracked yourself up, huh. You are too easy! (smiley face here)
I lo-ove bananas. You could have added their medicinal qualities: ripe is good for constipation, green is good for loosey-goosey (or is it the other way around? I always get confused. (hah!)
Good work.
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2023
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Cracked yourself up, huh. You are too easy! (smiley face here)
I lo-ove bananas. You could have added their medicinal qualities: ripe is good for constipation, green is good for loosey-goosey (or is it the other way around? I always get confused. (hah!)
Good work.
Comment Written 20-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2023
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Thank you, Wayne! I gotta chuckle from your words.
John
Comment from BethShelby
I eat bananas every day. My favorite kind of banana pancakes is one served by a restaurant called First Watch and they have and Banana nut crunch pancake that is delicious. It has a granola bace. I learnedf something about the peeling. I never knew it could be eaten. I used the inside to rub on my skin as it is said to be good for that and helps prevent wrinkles It also makes good fertilizer for plants. Tonight I fried the peeling in my air frier and was surprised that it tasted so good.
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2023
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I eat bananas every day. My favorite kind of banana pancakes is one served by a restaurant called First Watch and they have and Banana nut crunch pancake that is delicious. It has a granola bace. I learnedf something about the peeling. I never knew it could be eaten. I used the inside to rub on my skin as it is said to be good for that and helps prevent wrinkles It also makes good fertilizer for plants. Tonight I fried the peeling in my air frier and was surprised that it tasted so good.
Comment Written 19-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2023
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Cool. I?m glad you tried the peel. I?m not ready, yet.
Thank you, Beth.
John
